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Park Circle is one of North Charleston’s most popular areas, close to downtown, Charleston International Airport, business centers, marinas and the beach. And now Mixson, a new community by Stanley Martin, is just another reason for people are raving about Park Circle.

Mixson offers dynamic new homes, plentiful green spaces and close-proximity to tasty restaurants and local shops, all within walking or biking distance. The highlight of the neighborhood is the Mixson Swim and Social Club, Charleston’s trendiest country club and wellness center. Swim laps, sign the kids up for swimming lessons or just lounge by the pool with friends. Enjoy fine dining, refreshing cocktails or poolside snacks at the Mixson Grille, and shop for the best Lowcountry provisions at Mixson Market. It’s all right there in your own backyard. And best of all, when you purchase a Stanley Martin home at Mixson, we cover your initiation fee and one year of membership at the Club.

Our Mixson homes start in the low $300,000s and come in five different model types to suit your taste and lifestyle. Enjoy the charming architectural features of a historic Charleston-style house with the modern amenities of today—and with the finishes and colors of your choosing. Our homes feature open floorplans, generous walk-in closets, sweeping porches, luxury baths with dual vanities, chef-quality kitchens, kid caves and creative outdoor spaces.

Stop by Mixson today at 1641 Indy Drive in Park Circle or call us at (843) 242-0547. Open Sunday and Monday from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

In the ever-popular Mount Pleasant area lies Carolina Park, a 1,700-acre master-planned community, brought to you by Stanley Martin and with everything you could want at your fingertips— access to beaches, scenic waterways, nationally recognized schools, and cultural amenities. We are excited to announce we are down to our last home sites! We’ve been in the home building business for more than 50 years and are known for our amenity-rich communities in the best locations as well as our smart floorplans built for the way you live.

In Carolina Park, you’ll find recreation, shopping, education and gracious country living in a pleasing park-like setting. Some of our neighborhood amenities include woodland preserves, a residents club, tree-lined sidewalks, a Jr. Olympic-size pool with mushroom playground for children, tennis courts, and a pavilion with outdoor fireplace. Residents also enjoy access to the 54-acre Active Park that includes four lighted, multi-purpose fields and Mt. Pleasant’s popular SC United FC youth soccer program. The neighborhood is conveniently situated off Highway 17 near Highway 41 and I-526. Carolina Park is the ideal place for people of all ages to call home—and there is still room for you.

Due to immense popularity, Carolina Park is now in its final phase offering a variety of exceptional move-in-ready floorplans complete with designer finishes starting in the mid $500,000s. Embody the quaintness of the Charleston area with wrap-around porches, custom shutters, dormer windows, fireplaces and coastal colors. Enjoy the charm of cottage living with spacious rooms and modern amenities like downstairs owner’s suites, chef-quality kitchens and luxurious bathrooms.

Stanley Martin Homes has been in the home building business for more than 50 years. Come see us at 1538 Banning Street in Mount Pleasant to tour your dream home and discover the Stanley Martin difference. We are open Sunday and Monday from 1-6 pm and Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Exciting news – Stanley Martin Homes has now welcomed FrontDoor Communities under its roof and we could not be more thrilled! We are happy to see what the future holds for us in these two amazing markets. Our companies hold similar values and philosophies on doing business and the combined company that will operate as Stanley Martin Homes will leverage a platform that Stanley Martin has honed over a 51-year history.

Let’s explore Charleston for a second. We are introducing 5 new neighborhoods in this region featuring single-family homes as well as townhomes. These incredible locations feature neighborhoods near lakes, beaches, marinas, and Downtown Charleston. In addition, some neighborhoods include amenities such as waterfront properties, pools, tennis courts, walking/biking trails with parks and open spaces perfect for family picnics & hangouts. With modern floorplans and amenities – including cozy porches to capture coastal breezes – what more could you want in a new Stanley Martin home in Charleston?

Let’s not forget our new properties in Atlanta – 7 new neighborhoods of single family homes as well as townhomes in neighborhoods in unbelievable locations. Inwood is within walking distance to Downtown Woodstock, Edgewater is located on Cagle Lake – perfect for any family who enjoys water sports and activities and Traditions which features a pool, park, playground, outdoor fireplace and future tennis courts – just to name a few! You’ll find excellent schools in this region, as well as nearby parks, recreation, golf courses, and great shopping and dining.

Denim Marketing Founder and President Carol Morgan is excited to announce the recent release of her fourth book at the 2018 International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando. Aptly titled, “Social Media Marketing for Your Business,” Morgan’s newest installment takes a deeper look into the “why” of social media as a contrast to previous books that took a more “how to “ approach to setting up the various social media sites.

“Most companies have a website, Facebook and Twitter pages and various other social media accounts,” said Morgan. “However, often what they are missing is the strategy to make them work together and produce results that meet goals.”

This book takes a long-term approach to building and maintaining an effective marketing strategy with social media as a main component. Its contents are designed to help companies think strategically about social media and how it fits within the “big picture.” A well-designed marketing program must start with a strong foundation comprised of the company website, brand and content.

Morgan’s decades of marketing experience have helped many companies build their marketing foundation. A beautifully-designed website and informational Facebook page are not enough to drive traffic on their own. A company requires a solid foundation with all pieces of the marketing puzzle working cohesively to achieve a successful marketing strategy.

“Once that foundation is established, you can build upon it by sending traffic to it,” said Morgan. “‘Social Media Marketing for Your Business’ shows you how to create a winning marketing plan by carefully setting goals, creating strategy and targeting audiences.”

If the foundation consisting of the company’s website, brand and content is missing important pieces or working independently of each other, then the company will have colossal holes in its marketing strategy and could be missing out on effectiveness, not to mention its target market. The importance of having strong marketing tools in every area of the strategy is a central theme to Morgan’s book.

“Social Media Marketing for Your Business” is available for purchase online at www.BuilderBooks.com, Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Additionally, Morgan is available to speak at association, chamber of commerce or other business association meetings. Call 770-383-3360 or visit www.DenimMarketing.com to learn more about social media for homebuilders or creating a marketing strategy that fits your company comfortably.

Leading Southeast home builder FrontDoor Communities currently has several move-in ready homes available throughout its Charleston-area communities. Available homes start from the low $300,000s and feature the best in architectural design and detail, including past model homes.